Vertigo & vestibular disorders Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected residuals of otosclerosis with vestibular disequilibrium, as there is no objective evidence supporting a finding of dizziness or staggering.

The Board has determined that the veteran's vertigo is not related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, vertigo, and sinus disorder as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for post-operative residuals of right knee injury with laxity, effective from the date of the decision. The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been addressed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic ear disorder manifested by vertigo and dizziness, finding that there was no current diagnosis of such condition and noting that any such condition began many years after service. The Board also found that the veteran did not have evidence of in-service occurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Meniere's syndrome does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of hearing impairment or cerebellar gait.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sea motion sickness, Môniére's disease, or peripheral vestibular disorder. The Board also found no evidence to support service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension on account of being in need of aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left bundle branch block, defective vision, tinnitus, vertigo, and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss to the RO for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated in active military service and denied his claims.

The Board found that the veteran's residuals of a concussion, including vertigo and headaches, were incurred in service during combat. Service connection was granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not currently have any of the claimed disabilities, and thus cannot establish service connection for them based on exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo, as secondary to his service-connected hearing loss. The issue of a higher disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion and is currently pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence showing VA negligence caused or aggravated his left ear hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere's disease and elevated liver enzymes, finding no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and gastrointestinal disorder were denied. The Board found that the current manifestations of PTSD do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, while the gastrointestinal disorder did not warrant an evaluation higher than 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral vestibular syndrome and there is no evidence linking this condition to his military service or any service-connected disability. As such, the claim for service connection for peripheral vestibular syndrome is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for vertigo, but has remanded her claims for a gynecological condition resulting in a total hysterectomy and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to complete necessary development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including vestibular dysfunction, headaches, and major depression, were not incurred in service or related to any service-connected disability. The appeals for these issues have been denied.